Convert twip to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert twip [twip] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to twip.
1 twip = 0.000308642169729 nail. To convert twip to nail (cloth), multiply the value by 0.000308642169729; to go the other way, divide by it (1 nail = 3239.99795906 twip). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 twip = 0.000308642169729 nail
- 1 nail = 3239.99795906 twip
- 10 twip = 0.00308642169729 nail
- 100 twip = 0.0308642169729 nail
How to Convert Twip to Nail (Cloth)
1 twip = 0.000308642169728784 nail
Example: convert 15 twip to nail:
15 twip = 15 × 0.000308642169728784 nail = 0.00462963254593176 nail
Twip to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
| twip | nail (cloth) |
|---|---|
| 1 twip | 0.000308642169729 nail |
| 2 twip | 0.000617284339458 nail |
| 3 twip | 0.000925926509186 nail |
| 5 twip | 0.00154321084864 nail |
| 10 twip | 0.00308642169729 nail |
| 20 twip | 0.00617284339458 nail |
| 50 twip | 0.0154321084864 nail |
| 100 twip | 0.0308642169729 nail |
| 500 twip | 0.154321084864 nail |
| 1000 twip | 0.308642169729 nail |
Twip
A twip (twentieth of a point) is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/1440 of an inch.
History/Origin
The twip was invented by Microsoft as a device-independent unit for layout calculations in its software.
Current Use
The twip is used internally by some software programs for screen and print layout.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 twip in nail (cloth)?
1 twip (twip) = 0.000308642169729 nail (cloth) (nail).
How do you convert twip to nail (cloth)?
Multiply the twip value by 0.000308642169729. For example, 25 twip × 0.000308642169729 = 0.00771605424322 nail.
What is 10 twip in nail (cloth)?
10 twip = 0.00308642169729 nail.
Which unit is larger, the twip or the nail (cloth)?
The nail (cloth) is the larger unit: 1 twip equals only 0.000308642169729 nail.